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Title: Have you acquired a formal dress?
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 10, 2026, 08:36:14 PM
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 10, 2026, 08:36:14 PM
Have you shopped for a formal dress?
Have you acquired one?
I realize that the need for one may be small or not at all for many; but occasionally useful for some, and perhaps very nice business attire is required. However, by "formal dress" this would be a "cocktail dress" or an elegant "party dress."
Was there a particular event or need for one, or did you simply want to be prepared should the need arise?
Have you acquired one?
I realize that the need for one may be small or not at all for many; but occasionally useful for some, and perhaps very nice business attire is required. However, by "formal dress" this would be a "cocktail dress" or an elegant "party dress."
Was there a particular event or need for one, or did you simply want to be prepared should the need arise?
Title: Re: Have you acquired a formal dress?
Post by: Paulie on February 11, 2026, 12:01:58 AM
Post by: Paulie on February 11, 2026, 12:01:58 AM
Yes, a couple of them. Getting ready to purge them and a number of other garments too. I have some fancy heels with lots of bling, going to purge them too. Bought them all on a whim. I'll never have any place to wear them and they are just taking up space in the closet.
Title: Re: Have you acquired a formal dress?
Post by: Iztaccihuatl on February 11, 2026, 12:30:45 AM
Post by: Iztaccihuatl on February 11, 2026, 12:30:45 AM
My very first dress I ever bought was an 'occasion dress'. I wore it at home several times, but never had an opportunity to wear it out in public. Until last year when I attended the Keystone conference and was able to wear it and show it off during the gala night dinner event.
For this year's Keystone I bought another formal dress. A girl can't wear the same dress two years in a row, can she?
For this year's Keystone I bought another formal dress. A girl can't wear the same dress two years in a row, can she?
Title: Re: Have you acquired a formal dress?
Post by: Charlotte_Ringwood on February 11, 2026, 01:35:39 AM
Post by: Charlotte_Ringwood on February 11, 2026, 01:35:39 AM
I'm not entirely sure how to determine if they are definitely formal. I have one that has that kinda evening event vibe. I've worn it to work however. I avoid formal occasions wherever possible tbh!
Title: Re: Have you acquired a formal dress?
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 11, 2026, 06:14:04 AM
Post by: ChrissyRyan on February 11, 2026, 06:14:04 AM
I do not think I would really have a need for one unless maybe I went on an ocean cruise where there may be a fancy event. I do not need them for business interaction or at conferences or community events. I do not go to galas or balls or fancy award events.
I do not need a party or formal dress and no club/night dress is needed. I doubt I would ever be a maid of honor either but those dresses I would be directed for fittings.
I do dress nicely at work. I enjoy wearing my professional outfits there. I have been wearing dresses more than last year. There are days I can wear less business formal too. There are days I can even wear jeans. Shorts or shorter skirts or skorts would be a no no unless perhaps at an office picnic off premise.
I do not need a party or formal dress and no club/night dress is needed. I doubt I would ever be a maid of honor either but those dresses I would be directed for fittings.
I do dress nicely at work. I enjoy wearing my professional outfits there. I have been wearing dresses more than last year. There are days I can wear less business formal too. There are days I can even wear jeans. Shorts or shorter skirts or skorts would be a no no unless perhaps at an office picnic off premise.